Pediatric Urgent Care Physician Assistant

Summary PM Pediatric Care is the largest pediatric urgent care network in the country. The company was founded by Pediatric Emergency Physicians to provide a top‑quality, convenient, and accessible alternative to the emergency department for children and young adults. PM Pediatric Care offers on‑site radiology, laboratory services, specialty consultation support and a diverse high‑acuity case mix while maintaining a strong community reputation and trusted partnerships with local primary care providers. Responsibilities Evaluate and provide evidence‑based treatment to pediatric patients in an urgent care setting. Provide expert assessment and treatment of acute injuries and illnesses for both in‑person and telemedicine patients, including management of febrile infants/children, ear/nose/throat infections, pediatric abdominal pain, anaphylaxis, procedural anxiolysis, respiratory distress, croup, and asthma. Perform common urgent care procedures, including abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and laceration repair with sutures, staples, and dermal adhesive. Obtain and provide preliminary interpretation of radiographs with radiologist over‑reads (only in applicable states). Oversee daily operations and patient flow for both in‑person and telemedicine visits, guiding other providers, staff, and trainees on shift. Ensure efficient operations by adhering to established policies and procedures and proactively reporting necessary changes to management. Collaborate with on‑site and telemedicine teams to assure completion of daily tasks, including lab and radiology result review, patient follow‑up, and timely responses to patient calls and questions. Promote a safe, secure, equitable and healthy work environment by enforcing safety protocols, upholding quality standards, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations. Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential in compliance with HIPAA regulations. Update knowledge and skills through the internal training program, continuing education opportunities, professional publications, and participation in professional organizations. Actively contribute to service recovery efforts by assisting staff and patients with complaints. Focus on efficiency metrics to improve in‑person and telemedicine urgent care flow, antibiotic stewardship, and patient experience. Qualifications Pediatric experience is required; Pediatric ER, General Pediatrics, or Urgent Care experience preferred. Active ANCC Board Certification or NCCPA Certification. Active RN (if applicable) and NP/PA state license for each state where treating patients. Master of Science in Nursing or Doctoral degree in Nursing or Master of Physician Assistant Studies required. Minimum 2 years of independent pediatric clinical experience as an APP (outside of rotations) or at least 1 year in urgent care or emergency medicine. Ability to think critically, multitask, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent computer skills and experience with EMR (eCW experience preferred). Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and nonverbally. Compensation $65 - $100 per hour, varying by experience and location. EEO Statement PM Pediatric Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr PM Pediatrics